The Mitochondrial Fertility Retreat
The Mitochondrial Fertility Retreat
DURATION: 5 NIGHTS - 7 TO 12 JUNE 2026
Palazzo Fiuggi is proud to partner with internationally renowned fertility expert Zita West to present The Mitochondrial Fertility Retreat, an exclusive five-night immersive programme, representing an intensive starting point for a longer-term strategy to support reproductive health and metabolic resilience
This pioneering retreat focuses on mitochondrial health, a key component of cellular energy metabolism involved in oocyte competence and early embryo development. Combining advanced medical wellness therapies with Zita West’s holistic fertility expertise, the programme is designed to support reproductive health and overall wellbeing at both biological and emotional levels.
Guests begin their journey with a personalised fertility onboarding consultation with Zita West, followed by a specialised metabolic and micronutrient fertility blood panel assessing key biomarkers related to mitochondrial and reproductive health.
Set within the restorative sanctuary of Palazzo Fiuggi, the retreat blends evidence-based fertility education, regenerative medical therapies, therapeutic spa rituals, personalised movement sessions and anti-inflammatory nutrition plan created by Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck.
Central to the programme is Zita West’s HUG framework (Heart–Uterus–Gut), which explores the powerful connection between emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation and reproductive health. Together, these elements create a unique environment designed to support metabolic and mitochondrial function, regulate the stress response and prepare the body for conception.
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
• Women preparing for natural conception
• Women planning IVF or preparing for a treatment cycle
• Women recovering from unsuccessful IVF or miscarriage
• Women who want to optimise egg quality and mitochondrial health
• Women experiencing stress, burnout, or hormonal imbalance impacting fertility
GOALS
• Supporting mitochondrial energy for egg quality
• Regulating the nervous system and reducing stress hormones
• Restoring metabolic and hormonal balance
• Preparing the body for conception naturally or through IVF
& REGENERATIVE SPA TREATMENTS
FERTILITY-SUPPORTIVE NUTRITION
Nutrition is a central pillar of the retreat. Guests enjoy a carefully designed anti-inflammatory nutrition plan created by Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, developed in collaboration with the Palazzo Fiuggi Medical and Nutrition Team.
Heinz Beck nutritional programme including breakfast, lunch, dinner and functional snacks
The therapeutic Fiuggi water straight from the source
Herbal infusions from one of Italy’s oldest historic pharmacies
MOVEMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Movement sessions are designed to support metabolic health, improve circulation to the reproductive organs and promote nervous system balance.
“Fertility is not only about hormones or treatment cycles,” says Zita West.
“At its heart it is about energy the spark of life within every egg. By supporting mitochondrial function and metabolic balance, we create the optimal conditions for conception.”
The retreat is limited to small groups to ensure a personalised experience within the renowned medical wellness environment of Palazzo Fiuggi.
PROGRAMME PRICE
Starting from €6,650 in Charme Room, single occupancy.